Investigation launched after man suffers serious leg injuries in crash involving police car

The collision happened on Holyhead Road, near to the junction with Clarence Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, at around 6.30pm on Sunday.

It involved a police car and "a number of other vehicles", a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said.

A pedestrian, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after being "hit with debris" from the crash, the force added.

He remained in a stable condition as of Monday afternoon.

A second pedestrian, a man also aged in his 30s, suffered injuries which were not thought to be serious.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said the pedestrians were reportedly hit by a bollard after a car had collided with it.

A statement read: "We were called by West Midlands Police to the junction of Holyhead Road and Clarence Road, Handsworth at 6.31pm on Sunday.

"Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a critical care paramedic attended the scene. Two pedestrians had reportedly been hit by a bollard after a car collided with the bollard.

"One pedestrian, a man, sustained serious injuries in the incident and received trauma care on scene before being conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further emergency care.

"The second pedestrian, a man, sustained less serious injuries and was assessed by ambulance staff before being taken to Sandwell Hospital for further checks."

West Midlands Police has launched an investigation into the crash and urged anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesperson continued: "A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as is standard procedure in such circumstances.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting 3178 of 290924.

"You can also email detectives direct at sciu@westmidlands.police.uk"